- Colorado is a -3.5 point favorite vs. Nebraska
- Total (Over/Under): 59.5 points
- Watch the game on FOX
The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Folsom Field to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Boulder.
Colorado is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Nebraska vs. Colorado Over/Under is 59.5 total points.
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Nebraska vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Nebraska | +3.5 -115 | 59.5 -110 | +130 |
| Colorado | -3.5 -105 | 59.5 -110 | -155 |
Nebraska vs Colorado Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Colorado will win this game with 52.4% confidence.
Nebraska vs Colorado Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Colorado will cover the spread with 80.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Nebraska and Colorado, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Nebraska Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Nebraska players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Anthony Grant has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- Marcus Washington has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
Nebraska Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+6.60 Units / 165% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 93% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 84% ROI)
Colorado Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 7 games (+6.95 Units / 99% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 1 of their last 4 games (+3.75 Units / 94% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.70 Units / 30% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 19% ROI)
Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Nebraska is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Nebraska is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Nebraska is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Nebraska is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Colorado Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Colorado is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Colorado is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 725% ROI
- Colorado is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Colorado is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado
Nebraska is 1-11 (.083) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2021 season– 2nd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .440
Nebraska is winless (0-14) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .290
Nebraska is 1-6 (.143) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2021 season– tied for 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .439
Nebraska is 1-12 (.077) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– tied for 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .398
Colorado: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska
Colorado is 2-18 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2021 season– 10th-worst in FBS; Average: .426
Colorado is 2-17 (.105) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2021 season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .426
Colorado is 3-19 (.136) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2021 season– tied for 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Colorado was winless (0-10) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .393
Matchup Notes for Nebraska vs. Colorado
Colorado’s WRs has gained 2,935 yards on 235 receptions (just 12.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fifth-best among FBS defenses.
Colorado’s WRs gained 1,647 yards on 123 receptions (13.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — fifth-best among Pac-12 WRs. Nebraska’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
Colorado has gained 4,027 yards on 358 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — third-best among P5 defenses.
Nebraska’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.4% of 702 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS offenses. Colorado’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts since the 2021 season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has gained 4,328 yards on 291 receptions (14.9 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado’s defense has allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for second-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Nebraska gained 2,650 yards on 205 receptions (12.9 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among Big Ten skill players. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.4% of 702 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 10th-best among FBS offenses. Colorado’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts since the 2021 season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs has gained 4,328 yards on 291 receptions (14.9 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado’s defense has allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for second-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Nebraska gained 2,650 yards on 205 receptions (12.9 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for third-best among Big Ten skill players. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Nebraska’s TEs had 37 receptions in 12 games (just 3.1 per game) in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among Big Ten TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed just 20.4 receptions per game in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Pac-12 defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs gained 2,130 yards on 147 receptions (14.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — 30th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed 13.0 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends
Colorado’s WRs has gained 2,935 yards on 235 receptions (just 12.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — fifth-best among FBS defenses.
Colorado’s WRs gained 1,647 yards on 123 receptions (13.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — fifth-best among Pac-12 WRs. Nebraska’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
Colorado has gained 4,027 yards on 358 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — third-best among P5 defenses.
Colorado’s WRs has gained 2,935 yards on 235 receptions (just 12.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 33rd-worst among FBS WRs. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among Big Ten defenses.
Colorado has gained 4,027 yards on 358 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among Big Ten defenses.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska has no interceptions and 19 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.4
Nebraska has sacked opposing QBs just once on 67 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16.4
Nebraska has no interceptions (67 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 42.5
Nebraska tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 56 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Nebraska tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 56 rushing attempts (5% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%.
Colorado Buffaloes Defensive Stats & Trends
Colorado allowed 46 TDs in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 2.1
Colorado has not recorded a sack (42 pass attempts) this season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16.3
Colorado allowed 65 TDs in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.0
Colorado allowed 46 TDs in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.1
Colorado allowed a passer rating of 165.0 (332.0 Pass Attempts) in the 2022 season– 2nd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 127.6
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